What It Means:
Popular culture thrills us with portrayals of crime scene investigators and detectives who solve complicated crimes using
their powers of deduction and sophisticated technology. However, these are only some of the more high-profile jobs in the
field of criminal justice. Criminal Justice professionals work in a variety of positions, both in the public eye and behind
the scenes. There are entry-level positions, for example, in: local law enforcement, including sheriff's departments and
juvenile justice centers; state law enforcement, including the court system and attorneys general offices; and private
companies including workplace security, safety firms and security patrol firms.
Criminal justice is one of America's fastest-growing career fields. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
employment for correctional officers, law enforcement officers and security officers is projected to increase as much as 35%
through 2010*.
What It Means To You:
The Associate degree program in Criminal Justice offered at the ITT Technical Institutes teaches fundamentals of the criminal
justice system and criminal justice skills. The program offers a foundation in criminal law, legal procedures, criminal
evidence and criminology. Areas of study include law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Graduates of this program may
pursue career opportunities in a variety of entry-level positions involving law enforcement, community corrections, private
investigation and security.
Some of the Courses in the Program Include:
- Courts and the Criminal Justice System
- Criminal Justice Organization and Administration
- Criminology
- Principles of Policing and Law Enforcement
- Law Enforcement Reporting and Recording
- Correctional Programs: Probation and Parole
- Criminal Investigation
- Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation
- The Criminalistics of Cybercrime
- Policing Techniques: Interviewing and Interrogation
- Aviation Security
Equipment Used By Students In the Program:
Students will have the opportunity to use the following school equipment as required throughout the program: computer systems,
network hubs, patch panels, printers and other common computer peripherals. Please refer to the Student Equipment provision in
the Online course Information section of the school catalog for information relating to student equipment requirements for any
distance education courses that are taught online over the Internet.
Length of Program:
Based on the typical class schedule of a full-time student, this program of study is 8 quarters in length. A typical class
session lasts approximately four to five hours. Class sessions are generally available in the morning, afternoon and evening,
depending on student enrollment. A number of courses in this program of study may be taught online over the Internet rather
than in residence at the ITT Technical Institute. Please refer to the Program Outline and Online Course Information section of
the specific ITT Technical Institute's school catalog for specific information regarding the courses in the program that may
be taught online. This program leads to an associate degree.
Admission Requirements:
Please consult the school catalog for an explanation of the admission requirements for this Associate program. Please contact
the local school regarding the opportunity to transfer credits earned at other postsecondary institutions to satisfy course
requirements of this program.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002 - 2003 Edition
This program is available at the following campuses. Please select a campus to learn more about this program.
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